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Private Sector Directorate holds training for West African MSMEs on leveraging AfCFTA and ETLS to boost subregional economic growth and integration

The Directorate of Private Sector, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC), is currently holding a training program.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Engage in High-Level Dialogue on MoU Renewal and Regional Cooperation

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received a high-level delegation from the Institute for.

11 Mar, 2025

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African Development Bank and ECOWAS Commission sign $12m Million Grant Agreement

African Development Bank and ECOWAS Commission sign $12m Million Grant Agreement to Strengthen Rice Value Chains And Boost Food Security.

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS and WAIFEM Strengthen Partnership to Foster Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM).

11 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS successfully concludes the 13th ECOWAS African wrestling tournament (TOLAC 2025)

ECOWAS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES THE 13TH ECOWAS AFRICAN WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (TOLAC 2025), STRENGTHENING REGIONAL UNITY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND GENDER INCLUSION IN.

10 Mar, 2025

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Celebration of International Women’s Day 2025

Following the example of the international community, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday.

10 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS unites 11 Member States in historic gender-inclusive African Wrestling tournament

The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) officially commenced today, March  6, 2025, at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium.

8 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Representation in Mali: End of Mission for the Resident Representative

The ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Mali organized a handover ceremony on February 28, 2025, marking the end of the.

6 Mar, 2025

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Deepening Cooperation: President Touray receives Envoys of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia in Abuja

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray received Ambassadors of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia at the.

5 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS AND GERMAN Cooperation Equip Nigerian Media Professionals with Skills to Foster Information Integrity and Combat Misinformation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the German Cooperation are partnering with the media in Nigeria.

5 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS organized a Trainer of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia

ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Liberia in collaboration with the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) and Implementing Partner Payless Bana.

5 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS REPRESENTATION IN BENIN ORGANIZES A CONFERENCE-DEBATE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU TO MARK 50 YEARS OF ECOWAS

On February 21, 2025, the ECOWAS Representation in Benin organized a high-level conference-debate under the theme: “50 Years of ECOWAS:.

5 Mar, 2025

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The creation of the single currency “Eco” at the heart of discussions at the 11th Session of the Convergence Council of ECOWAS Ministers

On March 03, 2025, the ECOWAS Commission organized the 11th meeting of the ECOWAS Convergence Council, made up of the.

4 Mar, 2025

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The Future of Ecowas at The Heart of Discussions Between H.E Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission and H.E John Dramani Mahama, President Of Ghana.

His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, accompanied by Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political.

4 Mar, 2025

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4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting Concludes Successfully in Cabo Verde

The 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting concluded on Thursday 27 February, bringing to a close three.

4 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS celebrates and awards 57 staff members for outstanding contribution to the Community’s development

On the 25th of February 2025, the ECOWAS Commission hosted a significant event in the main Auditorium of the Commission’s.

4 Mar, 2025

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The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) Organises its Celebration of International Women’s Day (IDW), 2025 Edition

The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) is organising the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 05 March 2025.

4 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon Champions Youth Participation, Gender Equality, and Regional Unity on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully hosted the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon on March 1, 2025,.

4 Mar, 2025

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ECOWAS engages with the German Embassy to Nigeria to strengthen and boost areas of Cooperation through GIZ Programs

The Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ms Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, has emphasized.

4 Mar, 2025

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Restitution of the Business Model for the Electrification of Public Institutions (Education and Health) in Benin: presentation of the results of the feasibility studies by ROGEAP.

Thirty participants from the Ministries of Energy, Water and Mines, Health, Economy and Finance, technical and financial partners and the.

3 Mar, 2025

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